σάρξ
sarxNoun (Feminine)G4561
flesh
From: probably from the base of G4563 (σαρόω);
Short Definition
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
Full Lexicon Entry
flesh
1.as in cl. generally
aprop., of the soft substance of the animal body
bOf the whole substance of the body, = σῶμα
2.As in Heb. idiom
aof a living creature
bof natural origin and relationship (
3.Of the physical nature as subject to sensation and desire
awithout any ethical disparagement
bin ethical sense, esp. in Pauline Epp., of the flesh as the seat and vehicle of sinful desires
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּשָׂר
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
129 timesAppears 129 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
23
Galatians
16
John
12
2 Corinthians
9
Colossians
9
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:26
- 2 Corinthians 7:1
- Galatians 1:16
- John 17:2
- Philippians 1:24
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